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FACTS FOR YOUR VISIT TO DISNEYLAND. CONTENTS:
Location: “The happiest place on earth” i located on Harbor Bld. in Anaheim, about A Celebration of People.
35 minutes southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Take the Santa Ana Freeway to Anaheim, Festival Mexico Days 2
‘exit at Harbor Blvd. or Katela Ave, and follow the signs to Disneyland ere
Operating March 15, Disneyland is open every day tru September Pees A
erating Hours: Beginning March 15, Disneyland is open every day thru September 17, Pee abn
4998, Surmmer hours are Irom 8 arm. to’1 am, Prot to ths period Paris closed Mondays, Tames Sane) s
and Tuesdays-open 10 am. to 6 pim. Wednesdays thru Fridays, and 9 aim. to 7 pam.
Exploring the Coast.
Saturdays and Sundays
» Zi Santa Barbarato Monterey = 7
‘Admission and Ticket Book Prices: For families, we recommend Disneyland Ticket cee ae
Books for maximum thi and enjoyment. Two types are available: the "BIG TY; which Spring into Summer 5
includes admission and a choice of 11 Disneyland attractions, and the “DELUXE 15% asin aia
Which includes admission and a choice of 13 Disneyland attractions. For the short-time Petbie reauna
Visitor, we recommend the Guided Tour, which features a two-and-a-half hour tour of,
Disneyland and admission to seven Disneyland attractions. For “Letsjust-go-in-and-
all-around” visitors, we recommend General Admission Tickets, which include admission
to any of Disneyland’ “lands” and free attractions.
New Movie Releases 16
The Matterhorn,
ee a an New Chills, New Thrills. 19
‘ype of Admission ‘Adult Junior 12-17) Child @-11) Se ESSERE
Bic $7.00 $6.50 $6.00 Superspeed Tunnel 2
DELUXE 15, $8.00 5750 $7.00 i
GUIDED TOUR 5950 5950 $6.50
General Admission 5550 5450 5250 n Fun Spots 25
Ticket prices subject to change without notice :
ing Facilities: Disneyland features more than 25 fine restaurant and refreshment
centers offering a wide selection of menus. Each “land” provides an assortment of
eating places suited to its own atmosphere. In addition, there are many fine eating.
facilities at the Disneyland Hotel.
Overnight Accommodations: The modern 1000-room Disneyland Hotel, official hotel
of the Park, is located directly across the street from the parking lot exits. Features include
Imam, deluxe rooms, Water World complex and shopping areas For reservation wie:
Disneyland Hotel, 1441 South West Street, Anaheim Calif.92802. Overnight accommo=
dations also can be obtained from any of the motels and hotels surrounding Disneyland.
bblic Transportation serving Disneyland: Buses: Airport Service, Inc, Anaheim (714)
776-9210 (service between los Angeles Intemational and Orange County Airports, and
Disneyland and the Anaheim areal. Southem California Rapid Transit District, Los Angeles
(213) 747-4455 (service between Los Angeles Terminal and Disneyland and the Anaheim
area), and the Town Tours Fun Bus Company (714) 635-1390 (service between Disneyland
land the Anaheim area and Knotts Berry Farm, Buena Park, South Coast Shopping Center
and Newport Beach areas)
“Jet” a magnificent
For Further Information: Additional information about Disneyland can be obtained by pores e dee ee
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Vacationland Staff: Margery Lee, Editor + Paul Brewer, Creative Director + Joe Takahashi, Art Director
Renie Bardeau, Photographic Editor « Blair Clarke, Gary Moore, Paul Downs, Margery Lee, Photographers
Richard Dyer, Advertising and Circulation Manager.
Vacationland is aservce-eature magazine published three times yearly by Walt Disney Productions, Disneyland Division. Personally distibuted
through numerous hotel motels automobile clubs, leading tours attractions and carers. Vacationiand is the only publication specifically
directed to the vacationer and taveler in California, Arizona and Nevada. © 1978 Walt isney Productions. All ights reserved. Reprint of material
nly upon written approval of the copyright owner, PO. Box 1232, Anaheim, California 92803. Advertsing rates upon request. Prices, Park hours,
{ates and times of special entertainment events subject to change without noticeA CELEBRATION OF PEOPLE...A Pictorial Review of FESTIVAL MEXICO Days
Aweekend salute to the people and culture
‘of Mexico brought bright color, music, excite:
‘ment and smiles to the many visitors attracted
to the special event in Disneyland last October.
Following the successful “Festival Japan," pre-
sented last spring, this celebration was the
second in what is planned asa series of tributes
to foreign lands.
‘The Park was all dressed up in the red, white
and green national colors of Mexico. Two major
exhibits, Faces and Toys of the Children of
‘Mexico, were highlighted near “It’s A Small
World” and in Alpine Gardens. A striking, hand=
crafted “tree-oF-lfe" stood 14 feet high in the
center hub of the Park. Space Mountain pro-
vided the stage for the renowned Ballet Folklorico
de Guadalajara, Marimba Nandayapa and other
musical groups performed at focal points
throughout the Park, adding to the gaiety
of the occasion.“Here was the open grave
of a charioteer, dead since the
second century before Christ.
He lay on the floor of his car,
having been dressed for the
grave in his finest clothes and
jewelry, weapons to hand and
food for his journey dispersed
within reach. The harness for
TRE his team had been draped over
+ him.” Description of a recent
2 archaeological discovery
made in England.
+ ARES
In this age of comfortable, quiet
cars, the image of a horse-drawn
world seems as alien as a distant
planet. And yet to trace the history
Of the horse is to rediscover our
own past. For the old relationship
between man and horse lives on in
our inherited culture,
From the development of the
chariot civilization to that of horse-
drawn traffic and the carriage horse,
covers fifty centuries. In the course
of those 5,000 years, the develop-
ment of bridles and bits, saddles and
harnesses, became very complex
indeed. However, very few library
and research books enlighten one
on the manufacture of a horse’s
garments (especially the harness
let alone provide any history of how
or why or by whom each piece was
invented, Perhaps the first harnesshorse’ neck and ted to saplings
along each side to which something
man wanted dragged from one
Place to another could be attached,
And perhaps each new piece was
just an on-the-spot invention to
fran didivt want him to do
All ofthis speculation and
Day Sechier, who does his own
intendent of livestock on the Parks
back lot "Pony Farm? A master at
making hamesses bridles and rei
pings for any and all ofthe 31 dr
Rorses, sadate horses, Shetland
ponies and mules that presently live
tind work atthe Park, From Walt
Disney Stuclios, where he was a
helper in building stagecoaches, Day
20 years ago. Since then, he has
seen to the health and well-being
of over 900 horses used to pull
Disneyland’s street cars and special
parade wagons and car
With perhaps one sample
harness (purchased from a scarce
supplier in the East) to go by, over
the years Day became an expert in
making new ones as the Pony Farm
population grew. “When you need
a new harness, you just made one;
he states simply. Proof of his craft
are the personalized strappings
hanging in each of the stalls provided
for the magnificent Belgian:
Percherons and Clydesdales used
in the draft-horse teams that pull the
horse-drawn trolleys on Main Street,
USA. After each day's use, the
harness is cleaned with saddle soap
and the metal polished.
Among the simple b
tooling and leathercraft equipment
in Day’s workshop is a 1911 sewing,
machine, in beautiful working con:
effective
dition, and used constantly. From
giant cowhides, Day uses a skiver to
Cut the desired thickness for each.
harness piece. A creaser “grooves
the leather for stitching. A shaper
does the obvious, and hardware
is added with the aid of a punch.
Finally, metal decorative “spots” are
spot
presser, Designs are pressed on wet
leather with special dies.
Being a “tailor” for hefty horses
Weighing anywhere from 1,800 te
2,200 pounds is a craft not shared by
Day credits his expertise
:0 being raised in Kansas where horses
supplied the original “horsepower
on his family's wheat farm, At
Disneyland, Day Sechler has little
jue place
that a horse’s harness deserves in our
American culture,..or to acknowledge
the significant part his skills have
had in raising a disappearing trade
into the realm of conceptual art.
pressed into place with.
many other
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connected with major highways from
south. Exploring
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sandy beaches, rocky coastlines
mist-shrouded mou
forests and panoramic oce.
To visitors from Los A\
farther south,
welcome one
nta Barbara is a
weekend retreat... leisurely resort
town, but with plenty of activities to
keep one occupied. Its red tiled roofs,
Wwhite-washed stucco and flower
filled courtyards are the epitome of
old California charm. Surrounded by
a sparkling blue ocean on one side,
and by the majestic Santa Ynez
mountains on the other (the brooding
mountains seem, at times, to reflect
the blue of the water too), this
colorful squeaky-clean city beckons
Visitors all year round to enjoy its
refreshing air and relaxing atmosphere.
Santa Barbara's beaches are
noted for their beauty and seclusion
Water sports abound, and on sunny
weekends during sailing regattas,
graceful boats with billowing spin-
rnakers dot the horizon, Santa Barbara's
marina is a haven for more than 800
boats. At the breakwater, sportsfishing
and island expeditions can be
arranged
The visiting arts and crafts
enthusiast will find a broad range of
fine art galleries, antique and gift
shops in which to browse, An after-
brunch favorite Sunday pastime is a
leisurely stroll down Cabrillo Boule
vard along the beachiront where local
artists set up their creations for
exhibit and sale.
The city’s most famous landmark
“Queen of the Missions’ founded
in 1786 by Padre Fermin Lasuen,
successor of Junipero Serra. Another
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Che Coast from
°SANTA BARBARA
to MONTEREY
famous edifice is the city Courthouse
resembling a majestic Moorish
palace, complete with decorative
tiles, carvings, wrought iron, spaciou!
lawns and tropical gardens.
Before you leave Santa Barbara,
don’t miss a motor trip through the
lush roadways past handsome
exclusive residences of Montecit
wuth and inland from the city itself
Traveling north out of Santa
Barbara, you'll go past Buellton, home
of Andersen's famous pea soup
restaurant, From there, Highway 101
winds through high and mountainous
country and finally drops down to the
‘coast again as you reach the vicinity
of Pismo Beach...home of the tender
clam of the same name. Pismo State
Beach is perfect for sunning and
picnicking. There's a fantastic view
from the Spyglass Inn where steep
cliffs meet the pounding surt. If you
stay on the access road that parallel
the highway, you eventually reach
Avila Beach. Overlooking this tiny
is the San Luis Bay Inn with
mountains, a golf course and tennis
courts behind and a view of the
‘ocean all around.
Reaching San Luis Obispo, a
Highway 1 turnoff will take you 14
miles through winding hills to the
harbor and town of Morro Bay. A
very famous giant, somber rock of
volcanic origin dominates the
-enery here...providing an ever
changing backdrop to the boat
anchored in the channel. tis favorite
focal point for photographers and
artists. Watch it change color with
ach passing hour towards sunset.
And nighttime lighting makes this
magnificent Rock as fascinating as itis
in the daytime. Morro Bay's ubiquitous
fish and chip houses and excellent
Embarcadero restaurants (including
lley, The Breakers), feature
local seafood and creamy clam
chowder. Adjacent to the Golden Tee
Golf Course near the marina, is Morro
Bay State Beach...a great campground
nestled among tall trees.
There's an aura of tranquility in
Morro Bay which, although at time
‘overrun with tourists, still maintains a
‘quiet and relaxing pace. You can dig
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“SANTA BARBARA
to MONTEREY
for clams, go deep sea fishing, or fish
from the pier, or become an avid
bird watcher. For Morro Bay is a Bird
Sanctuary, and as many as 287
different species have been observed
there.
North of Morro Bay and just nine
miles south of the Hearst Castle, is
Cambria Pines..very scenic, very
quiet..an artists’ hideway. On Main
Street, visit The Soldier Factory where
miniature toy soldiers are designed
and cast in metal. Shop for unique
and life-like wooden animal and bird
sculptures at Carvers Castle. Favorite
dining places are the Cambria Pines
Lodge and The Brambles.
‘When you leave Cambria Pines
and begin appreciating the seascape
on the left and the rolling hills on the
right, you are in the vicinity of the
world-famous Hearst Castle, The
towers of the magnificent La Casa
Grande will soon come into view high
‘on the “Enchanted Hill” where William
Randolph Hearst built a fascinating
‘combination palace and museum. If
you ever plan to be in this vicinity,
You should treat yourself and family
to the scores of artistic and historical
treasures to be seen here. In the busy
summers, Ticketron arranges reserva-
tions for varied tours of the San
Simeon estate. You must park your
car at the bottom of the hill, where
buses transport you to the Castle.
which was designated a State Historical
Monument in 1958. You'll see price:
less Old World art treasures dis-
played in a seemingly endless series
Of studies, sitting rooms and bedrooms,
Graceful marble colonnades circle
each end of the sparkling outdoor
Neptune Pool. Bright-colored tiles,
from Italy line an enormous indoor
pool, on the roof of which are two
tennis courts, You won't want to miss.
the striking architecture and artistic
wonders of San Simeon.
Continuing north into Big Sur
country on Highway 1, you can
experience the joy of being in touch
with nature at its best...in constant
‘company with the sea on challenging
twisting turns that truly test your
driving ability. Gaze down on crashing
waves and surf and look up at
continuedtowering mountains and primitive
forests, Make sure you are well-
stocked with color film. Stop for lunch
ina picnic area shaded by tall red-
woods and lush ferns. Or camp in
Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park..reserve a
spot through Ticketron,
The next watering place is lovely
Carmel-by-the-Sea. This captivating
village, nestled among tall pine trees
and edged by a white sandy beach,
is a quiet haven to painters and poets
a welcome refuge from the frantic
ice of the big city. Boutiques, art
lleries and fine restaurants abound.
Close by is the toll gate entrance
to the famous 17-Mile-Drive..the fee
is $4.00 and worth every penny
Follow white sand dunes through
showplace residential sections and
past gnarled and wind-blown Monterey
cypress indigenous to this coastal
region. Pebble Beach Golf Links is but
‘one of the dramatic courses along
this natural shoreline.
To some, Monterey is the city
known for its annual Jazz Festival. To
fs, itis an historical city, made
famous by John Steinbeck’ books.
‘Cannery Row” is now a street of
renovated canneries and warehouses
with a myriad of shops, theaters and
restaurants, Before the sardines
mysteriously disappeared from its
waters, Monterey was labeled “Sardine
of the World” Today its
commercial fishing fleet caters to
many over-the-water dining spots on
Fisherman's Wharf...specializing in
fresh catches of rock cod, Bay salmon,
abalone, shrimp and sand dabs. While
dining, you may witness an ingenious
sea otter preparing his own dinner
by cracking a mussel on a rock on
his chest
In downtown Monterey, you
can investigate historical adobe
buildings and points of interest on
‘one-hour walking tours along a
red-marked Path of History. Free maps
are available at the Chamber of
Commerce.
Seventy-two miles of delightful
scenic beauty connect Southern
California with the Monterey Peninsula.
I's a memorable journey not to be
overlooked by any visitor or resident
of this colorful state,
BTaek
the Queen Mary
was the world’s most
luxurious ocean liner.
She still is.
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little late this year. Which
seems like a logical statement
considering how Southern California's
Summer weather seemed to encroach
upon what the rest of the country con=
siders Winter months. Also the scien-
tists at Scripps Institute have predicted
a normal rainfall this year..which, at
presstime, has failed to materialize. Be
that as it may, if and when Winter
comes, can Spring be far behind? Of
course not. So do something different
Its time to get away from city
traffic and soothe your soul with ocean
The tenrfving crash! The underwater escape! The thriling rescue!
In fact, you'll experience the whole incredible adventure of the
movie, Now restaged at the all new Screen Test Theatre. Just
for you. And maybe with you in front of those merciless Screen
Test cameras!
views of our rich and varied coastline
along the Pacific Coast Highway to
Malibu, for instance, Then, to accom-
pany the view, to treat yourself to the
fresh seafood in the Malibu Sea Lion
restaurant. Now that you're truly in the
mood to continue farther up the coast,
turn to page 7 for northerly travel tips
‘or the intrepid adventurer
In an easterly direction, via the
San Bernardino Freeway, a fun Sunday
outing is to the W.K. Kellogg Arabian
Horse Center in Pomona to watch a
one-hour performance by magnificent |
Arabian purebreds. Phone (714) 598-
4153 for information.
Locally, our own Los Angeles |
County Museum of Art always pro:
Vides exhibits both entertaining and
‘educational, Running through March 5,
is a display of “Private Images: Photo:
graphs by Sculptors” Its free.
From February 15-June 15, you
can see a most unprecedented exhi-
bition including 55 of the most beau:
tiful and representative treasures from
the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun,
discovered by archaeologist Howard
Carter in 1922. Ask for tickets fat $2.00)
in Bullock’s, May Co,, Ohrbach’s and
the Broadway. In conjunction with this
major exhibit, a series of illustrated
lectures on ancient Egypt and the art
of “King Tut” will be presented on
selected Tuesday and Thursday even:
ings. For information on Museum edu-
‘ation programs, phone (213) 937-4250,
ext. 301.8
Come survive a whole day
inside a movie studio!
‘We'll take you behind the scenes on Hollywood's biggest Back Lot.
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“CANDLUPONOP' S "RETURN
motion pictures will be released
by Walt Disney Productions.
Each of them will feature an out-
standing actress of stage and screen,
And each actress has received two
‘Academy Awards! Helen Hayes,
referred to as the first lady of the
American theater, appears in the
February release of “Candleshoe’
her third movie for the Disney
organization. Veteran actress Bette
Davis makes her Disney debut in a
new fantasy thriller, “Return from
UO: early 1978, two outstanding
Witch Mountain’-to be released
at Easter time.
Miss Hayes eamed her first
Oscar in 1931 for her portrayal in
“The Sin of Madelon Claudet’ The
next one came 38 years later, forher
part as an eccentric stowaway in
‘Airport’ In “Candleshoe’ she plays
Lady Gwendoyin St. Edmund,
mistress of a baronial manor once
‘owned by a British privateer. Her
co-star, leading juvenile actress
Jodie Foster, portrays an American
tomboy who lays claim to her
estate. Comedy, mystery and ex-
citement ensue betore matters are
cleared up. Renowned actor and
writer David Niven wears three
different disguises in the film. Leo
McKem also stars in the suspense
‘comedy, directed by Norman Tokar
under Ron Miller's executive pro-
ducership for Buena Vista release.
David Swift and Rosemary Anne
Sisson wrote the screenplay from
a book by Michael Innes.
Helen Hayes began acting at
the age of five and made her movie
debut some seventy years ago.
‘it was magic, it was a great life!”
she exclaims. “My first picture was
Jean and the Calico Doll; in which
| supported the dog star of that era,
acollienamed Jean’ For’Candleshoe"
she hesitated about playing a titled
Englishwoman. “But then,” she
thought, “once played Queen
Victoria, and later a nanny in ‘One
of Our Dinosaurs is Missing’ so |
decided to take a chance!”
Miss Hayes’ achievements
surpass enumeration. Ironically, an
allergy to theater dust forced her to
quit the stage, but her career on
screen and television continues
without interruption. Miss Hayes
is equally well known as a humani-
tarian, devoted to all causes
serving mankind.
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)Witch Mountain’ versatile
actress Bette Davis said,
‘What fun! Here | am, acting with
two very bright children and an
utterly brilliant goat! The goat plays
a laboratory animal that helps
rescue the youngsters” Her young
costars, Ike Eisenmann, 14, and
kim Richards, 12, recreated the roles
they originated in the 1975 hit
Escape to Witch Mountain’ This
time they are psychic children from
another planet who retum from
Witch Mountain to see what life
is like in a big American city. Miss
Davis stars as Letha Wedge, ac-
complice in kidnapping and ex-
ploiting first one, and then both, of
the supernaturally gifted youngsters
Her partner in crime is played by
Christopher Lee, known for his
monster and ghoulish parts in the
past. The screenplay was written
by Malcolm Marmorstein based on
characters created by Alexander
Key. John Hough directed under
Ron Millers and Jerome Courtland.
producership.
Massachusetts-born Bette
Davis’ decision to become an
actress came early in life. Through
hard work and natural ability she
was awarded a scholarship to John
Murray Anderson's dramatic schoo!
in New York. Aiter two Ibsen roles
with a touring repertory company,
Miss Davis appeared on Broadway
in “Broken Dishes’ followed by
“Solid South’ She made her film
debut in 1931 in “Bad Sister” but it
was her interpretation of an ingenue
in “The Man Who Played God”
that made Hollywood sit up and
take notice. She received her first
Oscar the following year for her role
in ‘Dangerous’, and another in 1938
for her performance in ‘Jezebel’
Return from Witch Mountain”
is Miss Davis’ 83rd film. In 1977,
she received the American Film
Institute's Life Achievement Award,
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A HAIRY APE/BEAR-LIKE CREATURE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY RELIABLE SOURCES
AS LURKING IN THE SHADOWS HIGH IN THE DARK CAVES IN DISNEYLAND'S MATTERHORN
MOUNTAIN. AT THE UPPER-ALTITUDE SITE WHERE NEW RUNS ARE BEING CREATED TO
ACCOMMODATE HIGH-CAPACITY BOBSLEDS, A CONSTRUCTION EXPERT SPOTTED A
FLEETING FIGURE ESTIMATED TO BE FROM 7 TO 9 FEET TALL. FOOTPRINTS DISCOVERED
IN THE SNOW WERE MEASURED AT 8 INCHES WIDE BY 18 INCHES LONG. THUNDEROUS
ROARS...SOME MEASURING UP TO 6.9 ON THE RICHTER SCALE... WERE HEARD ECHOING
THROUGHOUT DISNEYLAND. THE CURIOSITY OF THIS MONSTROUS CREATURE, WHOSE
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WHERE BRILLIANT REFLECTIONS FROM SPARKLING STALAGMITES AND STALACTITES
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short drive north of L.A. on Interstate 5 to playground, Wizards Village, in Children’s
Magic Mountain. World. And pet cuddly creatures at the
Animal Farm.
Music and entertainment fill the streets. There
are shops to browse in, And restaurants for And for the brave there is the West's largest
selection of thrill rides—The Great White
Se ee. Knucklers. Like the Revolution. The world's
Stroll through Spillkin Corners and watch most exciting 360° loop roller coaster.
blacksmiths, woodcarvers and glassblowers ‘More than 75 attractions—all for the one price
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Busch Bird Sanctuary-Los Angeles, 16000
Roscoe Blvd., Van Nuys, is a hospitality
Center for the adjacent’ Anheuser-Busch
Brewery and hhome for more than 1300 free
roaming birds of vatious species. Trained
bird shows, a guided tropical boat cruise
and "Day of the Balloons” multimedia
show. Monorail tour through the brewery
Admission fee. Parking $1. Winter hours
10 am. to 6 pam. Wednesdays through
Sundays. Phone: 213/997-1171,
California Alligator Farm, across from
Knotts on La Palma in Buena Park. One of
the largest and most complete reptile col-
lections in the world, A unique and exotic
collection. Admission charged. Phone:
714) 522-2615,
Glico Ghost Town, 9 miles north of Barstow
off 1-15 to Las Vegas. 1880-style buildings,
shops, restaurants and melodramatic stage
shows. Mine tours, deama and train rides.
Townsite open daily 7 am. to dusk, shops
9am. to 5 pm. Parking $100. Admission
free. Camping available, Phone: (714)
254-2122,
California Museum of Science and Industry,
700 State Drive, Exposition Park, in Los
Angeles. Summer exhibits include AFL-CIO.
collective art pieces; Great Ideas of Man;
Micro-Cosmic Impressions; Republic of
China exhibition, Free admission, Phone:
(213) 749-0101
Catalina Island is just 26 miles off the
Coast, 1-3/4 hrs. by boat, or 15 minutes by
a: Departures daily, year-tound in spacious
700-passenger cruise ships from Long
Beach and San Pedro. Unspoiled island
features tours of interest, beautiful beach,
golt, riding, tennis and much more. For
reservations and information, phone: 714
527-7111 or (213) 832-4521
EI Pueblo de Los Angeles State Historic
Park, is the birthplace of Los Angeles,
located near Olvera Street-the colorful
Mexican market place off Sunset Boulevard
Free walking tours are offered Tuesdays
through Saturdays on the hour from 10 aim,
to 1 pm. Phone: (213) 628-1274,
Knott's Berry Farm, six miles north of
Disneyland on Beach Blvd. in Buena Park
Features "Old Time Adventures” amuse
‘ment areas with authentic "Old West Ghost
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Palm Springs (714) 205-4414.aand Airfield. More than 100 rides, shops,
festaurants and attractions. Admission
Charged for attractions. Daily beginning
March 20. Phone: (714) 8:
tion Country Safari, 2 500-acre African
wildlife preserve and theme-amusement
park, features hundreds of exotic, wild
Etnimals, roaming feeely on a natural bush:
Yeldt. Also enjoy the live entertainment
attractions and wildlife exhibits in the Safar
Camp entertainment center. Located 20
miles south of Disneyland atthe San Diego
Freeway and Moulton Parkway exit, Ortake
the Santa Ana Freeway south, exit Sand
Canyon Avenue and follow the signs. Open
daily, regardless of weather, at 9:45 am
‘One-price admission includes preserve
tour anda Saari Camp attractions and rides,
Phone: (714) 837-1200 or (213) 485-8951
Los Angeles Zoo features over 2,000
animals in a 75-acte setting: walk-through
‘Aviary, Children’s Zoo, Snack bars and
picnic areas; stoller and wheelchair rentals,
‘ram transportation, Daily 10 am. to 5 pm.
PST (6:00 DST). Admission charged. Phone:
213) 666-4690.
Farmers Market, Third and Faisfax in Los
Angeles, is famous for quality meats, fresh
produce and dining in an outdoor setting.
Closed Sundays. Phone: (213) 933-9211
Magic Mountain is located in Valencia, 25,
minutes north of Hollywood, via the San
Diego or Golden State Freeways, north on
to Magic Mountain Parkway exit. More
than 75 "White-Knuckler” thill rides and
attractions; “please touch” Animal Farm
Wizard's Village just for kids; dining and
shopping pleasures; top celebrity enter-
tainment and rock bands, All-new Spillkin
Corners features master artisans at work.
‘Open weekends and holidays during the
Spring season, (Daily during Easter week}
‘Admission charged. Phone: 805) 259-7
Marineland on the Palos Verdes Peninsula,
features performing dolphins, sea lions
pilot and killer whales. Closed for exten=
five redevelopment, reopens in May.
Phone: (213) 489-2400,
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Freeway atknott Ave. 6920 Orangethorpe
‘Ave, Buena Park. 56,000 sq. tof famous
Cars of the Stars, movie memorabilia, laughs
and surprises Mine Field, Maze and Giant
Slide. Phone; (714) 523-1520, 213) 921-1702.
Movieland Wax Museum & Palace of Living
‘An, 7711 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, features
over 235 stars in over 85 movie and TV
Scenes, At the Palace of Living Ant, repro:
ductions of famous statuary and paintings.
Gift shops and restaurants, Outdoor CALI-
FORNIA PLAZA features CANTINA EL
PATIO Restaurant. Daily 10 am. to 9 p.m
Fri and Sat. to Ti pam. Admission charged
Phone: (714) 522-1154, (213) 583-8025.
NBC Television Studio Tours, 3000 West
‘Alameda in Burbank, Tours feature a
bbehind:-the-scenes look at the wardrobe
make-up departments, color studios and
more. Open daly from 10 am. to 5 pm
‘Admission charged. Phone: (213) 845-7000,
Ext. 2152 oF 2153,
Queen Mary, the famous ocean liner that
crossed the Atlantic more than 1,000 times,
is located at Pier Jin the city of Long Beach
Tours incude: engine and propeller rooms,
main lounge, bow, officers quarters and
more. Costeau's Living Sea is also featured,
‘Admission charged. Open daily. Phone
(213) 435-4747.
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major television facility. The NBC Studi
Tour is not staged. It's what's happening
on the day you visit.
See sets, special effects, wardrobe and
giant color stages. Continuous tours
10 to5, every day.
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3000 W. Alameda Ave.
Burbank, Ca. (213) 845-7000
%6San Diego Wild Animal Park, in the San
Pasqual Valley, 30 miles north of down:
town San Diego via Highway 163, is an
1800-acre wildlife preserve where’ many
species of exotic animals are seen in sur
roundings like those of their native home
ands, Visitors safari through Park aboard
the Wasa Bush Line electric monorail
Hours: Nov.-Feb, 9 a.m.-4 pam, March-May
25, 9a1m.-5 pam. May 26-Labor Day, 9am
9 pm, Admission charged. Phone: (714
234-6541
San Diego Zoo, off Park Blvd. in Balboa
Park, features guided bus tours, walk
through aviaries, Skylasi aerial tramwa
free sea lion shows, Children's Zoo, spec
‘acular landscaping, Restaurant, food stand
pilenic groves. Hours: Nov. theu Feb. 9 am.
‘pm, March:June, 9 am.-5 pm, Admission
charged, Phone: (714) 234-3153,
Sea Word, the beautifully landscaped 80-
jere marine park on the shores of San
Diego's Mission Bay, is rated by Stanford
Research Institute as “the ultimate marine
ark” There are six shows, including the
park’s famous three-ton killer whale in
‘Shamu Goes to College” and “The Brainy
Bunch” which pits an audience volunteer
against a team of Sea World's dolphins
All shows and the 30 fascinating exhibits
and aquaria ate included in admission
price. So is Cap'n Kids World a $1 million
nautically themed playground designed
for the creative play energy of children
4-14, Open daily from 9:30 am. to dusk
Free patking, Phone: (714) 224-3562.
Tennisland Racquet Club, is but a “lob
away’ from Disneyland, Features 10 cham:
pionship courts most lighted for night
play), practice courts with special equip.
ment, locker rooms and showers. The
Spanish ranch-style clubhouse overlooks
the center courts. Inside are located a pro.
shop, refreshments area and lounge. Pro:
fessional instruction and rental equipment
available, Located in Anaheim on Walnut
Street between Ball Rd. and Cerritos Ave
714) 535-4851
Universal Studios Tour, Hollywood Free
way at Lankershim Blvd, behind-the-scenes
look at the world’ largest movie studios,
including “special effects” such asthe Bionic
Testing Center; the deadly shark from
Jaws": a chilling Alpine avalanche, the Red
Sea parting before you; a bridge collapsing,
under you; plus sets, props, costumes: plus
5 live shows including the Animal Actors
Stunt Show, Makeup Show; and
new ‘Aiport 77" Screen Test Theatre
where guests participate in film making as
they “survive” a plane “crash? Open daily
10 am. to 3:30 pm. Admission charged
Phone: (213) 877-2121, Group info 985-8687,
ext. 271
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Frontier Village Amusement Park, located
in South San Jose! 2one
mile nomth of 82 exit from U.S. Highway
101, is the perfect one-day vacation. Relive
Western days of yore, browse in variety
of shops, picnic in tree-shaded areas, en
joy exciting new rides. Open weekends
and holidays during school year. Open
daily starting May 28, until Sept. 5, Phone
'408) 225-1500.
Hearst San Simeon State Historical Mon-
tument, located in San Simeon, is a mag
nificent 100-room castle now open to the
public for tours, Tickets through Ticketron,
For further information, write Supervisor,
Hearst Historical Monument, San Simeon,
California
“Marine World/Africa USA, located in
Redwood City, is 20 miles south of San
Francisco. Performing sea mammals and
Airican land animals in six different shows.
West coasts only Water Ski & Boat Show
New “Whale of a Time World” creative
childrens playground, plus 50 other attrac
tions included in one admission price
‘Open daily during summer months, week
ends and most weekdays year round
Phone: (415) D-O--P-H-N
Marriott's GREAT AMERICA, located in
Santa Clara, is 45 miles south of San Fran:
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GUNA HILLS, CALIF.isco and three miles north of San Jose.
Take U.S. 101 to Great Amenca Parkway or
fly to San Jose, A family entertainment
center with five lively themed areas of
America’s past. Specializes in spectacular
family stage shows, big thrill rides and
themed family fun. Ride “The Tidal Wave,"
world's tallest coaster. Over 100 things to
do, see and enjoy. 28 rides. Games. Shows.
Quaint shops. Themed restaurants. Craft
demonstrations, Open weekends (begin-
‘ing March 11'tl May 28}, 10 am. to 8 p.m.
In summer, open daily 10 am. to 10 p.m.
‘One-price admission charged. Phone
(408) 988-1800.
Roaring Camp & Big Trees Railroad
operates 1880-era steam-powered pas
‘senger trains on an hour-long old-fashioned
railway excursion through magnificent red
wood forests at Felton, near Santa Cruz, 80
miles south of San Francisco. Daily. Phone:
(408) 335-4484,
Santa Cruz Beach/Boardwalk. Take High=
way 1 oF 17 to Santa Cruz and follow the
sighs to Santa Cruz Beach, 19 major tides,
arcades, games, restaurants, gift shops, live
entertainment, ballroom, banquet facies,
mile-long beach. Open daily during Summer
‘months, weekends and holidays during Fal
Winter and Spring. No admission charge.
Phone: (408) 423-5590.
Santa's Village, Scotts Valley, is north of
Santa Cruz on Highway 17. Santa Claus visits
each day year-round, wth elves and helpers
to entertain, rides, an animal petting farm.
and fresh sugar cookies from Mrs. Claus.
‘Open daily during Summer; weekends
balance of year. Phone: (408) 438-2250.
Sacramento, California's capital city, was
the center of much of the state's early his
tor. Tours of various governmental buildings
are both enjoyable and educational
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's more exceptional attractions are cable
‘ars, Chinatown, Fisherman's Whar, Union
Street, Ghirardelli Square, Polk Street, The
Cannery, Union Square, Hyde Street Pier
Japanese Cultural and Trade Center, Golden
‘Gate Bridge and San Francisco Zoo.
San Francisco Bay Cruise, a narrated tour
(of the scenic views from the bay, originates
at Fisherman's Wharf, Modern 400-500
passenger vessels. Tours leave at 30 to 45
‘minute intervals all day, depending upon
time of year. Phone: (415) 398-T141,
‘Wax Museum at Fisherman's Wharf, on
Jefferson, between Taylor and Mason, is
‘one of the most breathtaking exhibitions
jn San Francisco. The Wax Museum fea-
tures 225 life-like wax sculptures and 62
scenes of word leaders, film stars, chamber
of horrors, children’s Fairyland and the
‘unique Hall of Religions. Open daly, 9 am,
to 10:00 pam, weekends ‘til midnight.
Phone: (415) 885-4975,
inchester Mystery House and Museum,
San Jose, Calif, Tour the bizarce and beau.
tiful 160-r00m Victorian mansion built by
Sarah Winchester. A student of the occult,
she kept carpenters busy for 38 continuous
yeats in het search for eternal life. Tours
ally rom 9 am. The Winchester House is
a registered California Historical Landmark
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sports of Lake Mead.
Las Vegas. Famous show spots bring the
world’s top entertainers to this Nevada
desert spa. Lavish floor shows, top-name
performers, and ‘round-the-clock gaming
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years ~away from modem Tucson. A com
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studio, it has been the setting for over 70
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When film companies aren't shooting, Old
Tucson's resident gunfighters are~in five
livesaction shows a day. Other attractions
include rides, tours, restaurants, shops
and exhibits of Old West Americana and
‘movie memorabilia, An exciting new dark
fide and shooter’ gallery have been added,
Located at 201 So. Kinney Road. Take
Speedway or Ajo Road exit west from
Interstate 10 and follow signs. Open daily.
‘Admission charged. Phone: (602) 883-0100,
‘The Grand Canyon, located off I-40 (old
Rt. 66) near Willams, Arizona, is one of
the world’s most spectacular natural won-
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